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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.32, 422.82 and 272.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.32, 422.82 and 272.59 is: 408.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.32 : 422.82 = 272.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.32/422.82 = 272.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.32x = 422.82 × 272.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.32x = 115,256.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,256.50/282.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.25

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